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New kids on the block: How young Aussies are getting into investing
They're young, tech-savvy, and they're about to be on the receiving end of the biggest intergenerational wealth transfer in history. Meet the new Aussie investors.
Peter FitzSimons on walking away from the house he had to have
Peter FitzSimons leads a comfortable life, but 20 years ago there was a house he just had to buy. The problem? He was $100,000 short, and about to learn a very big lesson.
Why you should look to the future instead of trying to buy yesterday’s returns
Many investors attempt to buy yesterday's returns by looking at the best-performing sectors or stocks, but this is the opposite of what they should be doing.
Why we can’t stop throwing good money after bad
Once you've spent money on something, you feel pressure to stay the course even when it's not working out. Why? It's a little thing called the sunk cost fallacy.
Your investing journey should be a road trip not a race track
Competing with professional traders is like to taking a production car to the track and racing against Formula 1 drivers. You're going to lose.
Wanting an Insta-worthy kitchen is putting pressure on homeowners
Instagram feeds of perfectly-styled rooms and expensive renovations are putting pressure on homeowners to keep up with the Joneses - or this season's contestants on The Block.
25 lessons I have learned from life as a day trader
It's not gambling. Money is time. Superannuation is real. These are some of the lessons you learn when you leave your job to become a day trader.
‘I’m not sure the pants I spent $500 on deserve space in my home’
From living in New York and splurging on high-end fashion to becoming a KonMari consultant with a heart for sustainability, Sally Flower has been transformed.
What you can tell about a company by looking at its founder
We're told to invest in well-managed companies but how can you tell that from the outside? Start by looking for companies led by their founder.
A beginner’s guide to investing in shares for the first time
If you want to start buying shares but aren't sure where to start, here's a beginner's guide, including choosing a platform, picking shares, and the importance of patience.
